Download Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 User's Manual

PDC 640
Digital Camera
PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit
User Guide
Rev. 1, June 10, 2002
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Contents
Getting started ..................................................................................... 1
What’s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX Digital Camera Creative Kit ...... 2
All about the camera ............................................................................ 3
Attaching the wrist strap ..................................................................... 6
All about batteries ................................................................................ 7
Loading batteries ........................................................................................ 7
Connecting the AC adapter ................................................................ 9
Inserting the memory card ................................................................ 10
Turning on the camera ....................................................................... 12
Setting the date and time ................................................................ 13
About the camera controls ................................................................ 14
Displaying the Menu options ...........................................................
Viewing images on the LCD viewfinder ............................................
Deleting images ..............................................................................
Locking images ...............................................................................
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17
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19
Taking pictures ................................................................................... 20
Tips for taking great pictures ........................................................... 23
Transferring pictures to your computer ........................................... 24
Installing the PhotoMAX software .................................................... 24
Getting Help in the PhotoMAX software ........................................... 24
Using the software to transfer pictures ............................................ 25
Displaying images on a TV ................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 29
Appendixes ......................................................................................... 32
FCC Notice ...................................................................................... 32
Camera precautions .................................................................................. 32
Battery handling ........................................................................................ 33
Contacting Polaroid .................................................................................. 34
Internet support ........................................................................................ 34
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Getting started
Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera
Creative Kit contains everything you need to take digital
photographs. After you take pictures, you will find it
easy to transfer them to your computer or display them
on a TV.
Once the images are on your computer, use the Polaroid
PhotoMAX Image Maker software to change them in
many creative ways, include them in e-mail, or use them
to create greeting cards and T-shirts.
The Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera and the Polaroid
PhotoMAX Image Maker Software are easy to use, and
are designed to work together to produce high-quality
results. Use your imagination. Have fun!
Use the AC adapter whenever possible to extend the life
of your batteries. It is a good idea to keep a set of extra
batteries handy, especially on a trip when it may not be
possible to find replacement batteries easily. To help
conserve batteries, the camera shuts itself off automatically after a preset number of minutes of inactivity.
This quickstart guide covers basic camera features,
startup, and installation procedures, and how to take
pictures and transfer them to your computer. For
detailed information about camera features and camera
operation, see the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image
Maker Products User’s Guide.
Please fill out and mail your registration card!
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What’s in the Polaroid PhotoMAX
Digital Camera Creative Kit
Your Polaroid PDC640 Digital Camera Creative Kit
contains everything you need to take digital pictures
and transfer them to your computer.
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a
c
d
e
f
g
h
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a Camera case
b Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products
CD-ROM
c Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640 Quickstart Guide
d AA batteries
e Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)
f Memory card
g Camera-to-computer connector (RS232 serial cable)
h AC power adapter
i PDC 640 Digital Camera
j Wrist strap
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All about the camera
Front view of the camera
a b
e
c
d
a Self-timer LED
b Optical viewfinder
c Flash
d Lens Cover
e Hand grip
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Back view of the camera
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h
a
g
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b
c
d
e
a Menu button
b Information button
c Review button
d LCD viewfinder
e Distance setting button
f Down arrow button
g Up arrow button
h Wrist strap attachment
i Optical viewfinder
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Top view of the camera
e
a
b
d
c
a Resolution button
b Flash button
c Status panel
d LCD viewfinder
e Shutter button
Side view of the camera
a
b
c
d
a Camera-to-computer connection (serial cable)
b Memory card slot
c Camera-to-TV connection (video cable)
d AC adapter
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Bottom view of the camera
a
b
a Tripod socket
b Battery compartment
Attaching the wrist strap
The PDC 640 Digital Camera comes with a handy wrist
strap. Attach the wrist strap this way:
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All about batteries
You can operate your PDC 640 Digital Camera on
battery power or with AC current using the AC adapter.
To conserve battery life, the camera shuts itself off after
a preset number of minutes of inactivity. To activate the
camera again, close and reopen the lens cover.
The camera displays a low battery icon on the
LCD viewfinder when battery power is weak.
When you see this icon, replace the batteries
with a new set as soon as possible.
Loading batteries
1.
Open the battery compartment on the bottom of
the camera by pushing the button on the cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
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2.
Load four AA-size batteries into the compartment.
Make sure the + and – terminals are oriented
correctly in the compartment, or the camera will
not function. Do not mix old and new batteries, or
batteries of different types.
3.
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Close the battery compartment cover. Make sure it
is closed securely.
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Connecting the AC adapter
To conserve battery life, use the AC adapter whenever
possible. The AC adapter can become warm to the
touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and
is no cause for alarm.
a
b
c
a Camera-to-computer connector (RS232 serial cable)
b Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)
c AC power adapter
When you use the AC adapter, make sure to:
•
Use only the AC adapter that came with your
camera (to prevent damage to your camera).
•
Turn off the power to the camera before connecting
or disconnecting the AC adapter.
•
Grasp the plug, not the cord, when you unplug the
adapter from an outlet. Avoid bending, pulling, or
twisting the AC adapter cord. Do not try to
lengthen the cord by splicing it with another wire.
•
Replace a damaged power cord with a new one (to
avoid electrical shock).
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Inserting the memory card
The images you take with your PDC 640 camera are
stored on a removable 3.3V SSFDC or SmartMedia 2
MB memory card (also available in 4 MB and 8 MB).
Note: You must insert the memory card before you can
turn on the camera. If camera beeps is enabled,
the camera beeps if the card is not installed and
displays the →[ ] message on the Status panel.
To insert the memory card:
1.
2.
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Make sure the lens cover is closed (the power is
off).
Open the memory compartment on the side of the
camera.
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3.
Insert the memory card into the slot (gold side of
the card facing the front of the camera).
Make sure the card is pushed firmly into the slot.
Note: The camera prompts you to format the
memory card if it is not formatted. The
camera displays the format menu on the
LCD viewfinder. Press the button next to
Format.
4.
Close the memory compartment cover.
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Turning on the camera
You must insert the memory card before you can turn
on the camera.
To turn on the power to the camera:
1.
2.
Insert the memory card as described in the
previous section, if it is not installed.
Turn on the camera.
Icons appear on the Status panel.
a
b
c
e
d
a Resolution setting
b Number of images remaining in memory
c Battery status
d Distance setting
e Flash settings
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Setting the date and time
You need to set the date and time the first time you turn
on the camera.
To set the date and time:
1.
Turn on the camera.
If this is the first time you are turning on the
camera, go to step 6.
2.
Press the Menu button.
3.
Press the down arrow button to display the next set
of options.
4.
Press the button next to Settings.
5.
Press the button next to Date & Time.
6.
Press the button next to the right arrow on the LCD
viewfinder to move the cursor to each part of the
date and time that you want to change.
7.
Press the up arrow or down arrow to change the
number under the cursor.
8.
Press the button next to Done to save the date and
time.
You now are ready to take pictures! Press the Menu
button to change other camera settings, or use the
optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder to take
pictures.
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About the camera controls
For more information about these options, refer to the
online Image Maker Products User’s Guide.
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b
e
c
d
a
You use the following Menu options to:
•
Review images
•
Delete images
•
Lock images
•
Use the self-timer
•
Change settings
You can change the date and time, enable or disable
camera beeps, change the quick review, set the
video mode (NTSC or PAL), and set the language
of the menu options.
b
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Press the Information button to display the following
information on the LCD viewfinder:
•
Resolution
•
The number of the image and how many images
are stored in memory
•
If the image is locked
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c
You can view images on the LCD viewfinder one image
at a time.
Press the Review button to turn on the LCD viewfinder.
Use the down arrow and the up arrow to scroll through
the images on the viewfinder.
Use the Review menu option to review nine thumbnail
images at a time on the LCD viewfinder.
d
e
The LCD viewfinder on the back of the camera has the
following uses:
•
LCD viewfinder for taking pictures
•
Displays menu options for changing camera
settings
You use the up arrow and the down arrow buttons to
scroll back or ahead to display a different image on the
LCD viewfinder.
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Displaying the Menu options
1.
2.
Turn on the camera.
Press the Menu button.
The LCD viewfinder appears as follows (an image
may appear on the viewfinder):
3.
Press the up arrow or down arrow button to go to
the next set of options or the previous set of
options.
4.
Press the button that is next to the menu option
that you want to change.
The Menu button, the Information button, and the
LCD review button work differently after you press
the Menu button to display the menu options.
For example, to delete an image, press the
Information button, which is next to the Delete
option on the LCD viewfinder. In this case, the
Information button deletes the image and does not
affect the display of information on the LCD
viewfinder.
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Viewing images on the LCD
viewfinder
You can view images stored in memory one image at a
time or nine thumbnail images at a time:
1.
2.
Turn on the camera (slide the lens cover to the
right).
Press the Review button.
3.
Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to
view the next or previous images stored in memory.
4.
To view thumbnail images:
Press the Menu button to display the menu of
options.
b. Press the button next to Review.
Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD
viewfinder at a time. If there are more images
stored in memory, press the down arrow
button to scroll through the stored images.
Press the up arrow button to go back to the
previous screen.
a.
Deleting images
Use this feature to delete individual images or delete all
images at one time.
Warning: Once you delete an image, it cannot be
retrieved—it is gone forever! You can lock images to
prevent the images from being deleted from memory.
When you delete one or more images, the remaining
images stored in the camera are renumbered.
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To delete the current image:
2.
Turn on the camera.
Press the up arrow or the down arrow button to
select the image that you want to delete.
3.
Press the Menu button.
4.
Press the button next to Delete.
1.
Note: This does not delete any images. It takes you
to the next screen on the LCD viewfinder.
5.
Press the button next to Delete Current.
6.
Press the button next to Delete Now to delete the
image.
Note: You cannot delete the image if it is locked.
7.
Press the button next to Done to exit.
To delete all images in memory:
2.
Turn on the camera.
Press the Menu button.
3.
Press the button next to Delete.
4.
Press the button next to Delete All.
5.
Press the button next to Delete Now. Press the
button next to Don’t Delete if you change your
mind.
1.
Note: You cannot delete the image if it is locked.
6.
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Press the button next to Done to exit.
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Locking images
Use this feature to prevent images from being deleted
from memory.
To lock images:
2.
Turn on the camera.
Press the Menu button.
3.
Press the button next to Lock.
4.
Do the following:
1.
To...
Lock the image
that is displayed
on the LCD
viewfinder
Lock all images
stored on the
memory card
Then...
Press the button next to
Lock Current.
Press the button next to
Lock All.
Note: If the images are locked, press the button
next to Unlock Current or Unlock All.
5.
Press the button next to Done to exit.
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Taking pictures
Your PhotoMAX PDC 640 Digital Camera Creative Kit
contains everything you need to take pictures and
transfer them to your computer where you can edit
them, send them over the Internet, print them, and
store them.
You can take pictures using the optical viewfinder or
using the LCD viewfinder.
Use the optical viewfinder:
•
For faster processing and flash recycle time
•
To optimizes battery life
Use the LCD viewfinder to optimize framing your
image when you are using macro mode.
To take a picture:
1.
2.
Turn on the camera.
Set the distance setting to one of the following:
Icon
For subjects...
Macro mode
0.5 to 1.5 ft. (15 to 45 cm) from the
camera
Close-up mode
1.5 to 5 ft. (45 cm to 1.5m) from the
camera
Normal mode
3 ft. to infinity (1m to infinity) from the
camera
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3.
Press the Resolution button to set the resolution to
one of the following:
Icon
Resolution
640 x 480 Super-High resolution
with minimal compression
Stores up to 12 images
640 x 480 High resolution with
medium compression
Stores up to 24 images
640 x 480 Standard resolution
with moderate compression
Stores up to 36 images
320 x 240
Stores up to 96 images
4.
Press the Flash button to set the flash to one of the
following options:
Icon
Flash setting
The flash fires automatically whenever
the autoexposure sensor determines
that lighting conditions require
additional light.
The flash fires for every picture. Use fill
flash when there is a light behind the
subjects to fill in and soften strong
shadows, and on cloudy days.
The flash does not fire. Use in places
where flash is prohibited or may be
distracting, or when shooting toward a
reflective background, such as a
window or a mirror.
The flash fires automatically whenever
the autoexposure sensor determines
that lighting conditions require
additional light, but is preceded by a
pre-flash to reduce the red-eye effect.
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5.
6.
Take a picture:
If you want
to...
Then...
Use the optical
viewfinder
Look through the optical
viewfinder and frame the image
the way you want.
Use the LCD
viewfinder
Press the LCD viewfinder
button to turn on the LCD
viewfinder. Point the camera at
your subject and frame the
image the way you want.
Once you have composed your picture, press the
shutter button.
Once you take the picture, the green LED in the
optical viewfinder blinks. When the LED stops
blinking, you can take another picture.
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Tips for taking great pictures
Some tips that can help you take great pictures!
•
Keep the sun behind you or at your side. Avoid
having the sun directly overhead.
•
Use the fill flash if there is a light behind your
subject.
•
In low light level conditions, use a tripod to avoid
camera movement during exposure.
•
Avoid extreme temperatures, which can affect
battery performance.
•
Keep the subject within the flash range (3 ft. to 10
ft. (1m to 3m)).
•
Avoid shooting toward reflective objects to avoid
hot spots in your pictures or use the fill flash if you
cannot avoid shooting toward reflective objects.
•
Clean the lens, the LED area on the front of the
camera, and the LCD viewfinder on the back of the
camera with a soft, lint-free cloth periodically. Do
not use cleaning solutions or chemically-treated
tissues.
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Transferring pictures to your
computer
The following sections describe how to install the
Polaroid PhotoMAX software and use the software to
transfer the images in your camera to your computer.
Installing the PhotoMAX software
The driver for the PDC 640 Digital Camera is installed
automatically when you install the Polaroid PhotoMAX
software supplied with this kit.
To install the Polaroid PhotoMAX software:
1.
2.
Insert the Polaroid PhotoMAX CD in your CDROM drive.
Select Run from the Windows Start menu.
3.
Type x:\setup.exe (substitute the letter of your
CD-ROM drive for x, typically D or E).
4.
Click OK and follow the instructions on your
computer screen.
Getting Help in the PhotoMAX
software
Select the ? button on the Polaroid PhotoMAX main
window to open the online Image Maker Products
User’s Guide, which provides step-by-step procedures
on how to use your Polaroid PhotoMAX software.
To get context-sensitive help on any window element,
move the cursor over the element and press the right
mouse button.
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Using the software to transfer
pictures
You can transfer pictures directly from your PDC 640
Digital Camera to your computer. Use the AC adapter
whenever possible to extend the life of your batteries.
To transfer pictures:
1.
Double-click the Polaroid PhotoMAX icon on your
desktop to open the Polaroid PhotoMAX software.
Note: Make sure that your PDC 640 Digital
Camera is plugged in to your computer and
both are turned on. The Status panel displays
the PC message and beeps if the camera is
connected to the computer properly when
you turn on the computer.
a
b
c
a Camera-to-computer connector (RS232 serial cable)
b Camera-to-TV connector (video cable)
c AC power adapter
2.
Click Get Photo.
3.
Do one of the following:
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Click...
Then...
Camera or
Scanner
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Select Twain device on the Acquire From
window, and then click OK.
Select PDC 640 from the Sources: list on the
Select Sources window, and then click Select.
The Album window opens and then the PDC
640 Twain Driver window opens.
Click Get All to transfer all the images to your
computer.
Note: You also can select the images you want
to transfer to your computer and click Get
Selected.
The images are transferred to the sample
album, which is located in the
PhotoMAX\Albums folder.
Double-click the image in the album that you
want to edit.
The image appears in the image tray.
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Click...
Then...
From Album
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Select the album in which you want to save
your images, or create a new album.
Click the Acquire button on the Album
window button bar.
Select PDC 640 from the Sources: list on the
Select Sources window, and then click Select.
The PDC 640 Twain Driver window opens.
Click Get All to transfer all the images to your
computer.
Note: You also can select the images you want
to transfer to your computer and click Get
Selected.
The images are transferred to the selected
album, which is located in the
PhotoMAX\Albums folder.
Double-click the image in the album that you
want to edit.
The image appears in the image tray.
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Displaying images on a TV
You can view the images stored in your camera on any
TV equipped with a video input terminal. For more
information about using your TV for video input, refer
to the manufacturer’s manual for your TV.
1.
2.
Turn off the TV and the power to the camera.
Set the video mode, if needed.
3.
Plug one end of the video cable into the video input
connection on the TV.
4.
Open the memory compartment on your camera
and the plug the other end of the video cable into
the TV connection.
5.
Turn on the TV and set the channel used for video
input.
6.
Turn on the camera.
7.
Press the Menu button and then press the Menu
button again to review the images.
You also can press the LCD review button and use
the up and down arrow buttons to review the
images.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
PhotoMAX
software does
not see the PDC
640 Digital
Camera.
• The power to the
camera was not
turned on before you
powered on the
computer.
• Ensure that you turn
on the camera and
then your turn on
your computer.
Ensure that the AC
power adapter is
connected to the
power socket on the
camera and to an AC
power outlet.
• The serial cable is
not connected
properly to the
computer.
• Connect one end of
the serial cable to the
RS232 serial port on
the back of the
computer and
connect the other end
of the cable to the
serial cable port on
the PDC 640. Make
sure the cables are
attached firmly to the
camera and the back
of the computer.
No power.
• Lens cover is not
open.
• Slide the lens cover to
the right.
• Batteries are not
loaded correctly.
• Position the + and terminals correctly in
the battery
compartment.
• Dead batteries.
• Wrong AC adapter.
• Replace the batteries.
• Use the
recommended AC
adapter.
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Low Battery
indicator on
Status Panel.
Low battery power.
Replace the batteries.
Cannot take a
picture.
• The flash may be
recharging.
• Wait until the green
LED stops blinking.
• Memory card may be
full. The camera
beeps three times
when you press the
shutter button.
• If you have taken the
maximum number of
images, transfer the
images to your
computer and erase
the images from
memory.
• Memory card may be
missing or installed
incorrectly. The
Status Panel displays
the
→[ ] error message.
• Camera is connected
to your computer.
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• Ensure that the
memory card is
inserted correctly in
the memory
compartment.
• If the camera is
connected to your
computer, use the
software controls to
take a picture, or
disconnect the camera
from the computer.
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Flash does not
work.
• Flash is not turned
on.
• Check the flash mode
icon on the Status
Panel. Cycle through
the flash options to
turn on the flash if it
was disabled.
• Flash is recharging.
• Batteries are weak.
• Wait until the green
LED on the
viewfinder stops
blinking.
• Replace the batteries.
No signal on the
TV monitor
while the
camera is on.
Bad connection
between the camera
and the TV monitor.
Use the specified cable to
connect the camera and
the TV monitor.
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Appendixes
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For detailed information about FCC compliance, see
the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Products
User’s Guide.
Camera precautions
Observe the following precautions when you use the
Polaroid PDC 640 Digital Camera:
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•
Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components
create the risk of electrical shock when exposed.
Always leave maintenance and repair to authorized
Polaroid service providers.
•
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids
because moisture creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock. Do not use the camera in the rain,
at the seashore or the beach, and so on.
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•
Turn off the power to the camera and unplug the
AC adapter immediately if water or any foreign
substances get into the camera. Using the camera
under these conditions creates the danger of
electrical shock or fire.
•
Do not open the battery compartment or unplug
the AC adapter when the green LCD light on the
back of the camera is flashing. If the camera loses
power while processing a new image, the new
image cannot be stored and can cause corruption of
other images in storage.
Battery handling
When using batteries, keep the following in mind:
•
Use only AA alkaline or lithium batteries with this
camera.
•
Never mix old batteries and new batteries, or
different types of batteries.
•
Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of
them by burning. Dispose of batteries according to
the rules of your local area.
•
Always remove batteries from the camera if you are
not going to use the camera for extended periods of
time.
•
Do not leave dead batteries in the camera because
they are susceptible to leakage, which can cause
significant damage to your camera.
•
Camera damage caused by batteries is not
covered under the warranty.
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Contacting Polaroid
You can call Polaroid toll-free within the U.S.A. at
1-800-432-5355, 7 days a week, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Eastern
Standard Time. When calling with a technical question,
ask for an Electronic Imaging or a Digital Imaging
Specialist.
Please identify the Polaroid product and its serial
number (if applicable). If possible, have your system
running the software when you call.
We offer a variety of Customer Support Services. Call us
for details and applicable fees.
Outside the U.S.A., contact the Polaroid office nearest
you.
Internet support
Technical support is available via the Internet. Visit our
Web site at:
http://www/polaroid.com
Go to the Digital World section and follow the links.
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Technical Support Information
(This information replaces that found on Page 34)
Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at
http://www.polaroid.com/, and within the United States by calling
800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M.
to 4 P.M. EST (Sat). Please note that phone support and repair services are
regional and may not be available for a particular product outside the
country where it was purchased. To obtain parts for cameras purchased in
the United States, call 800-343-4846 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Mon. - Fri.
(Note: No technical support is available at this number.) A list of Polaroid
international sales and customer support offices is available at
http://www.polaroid.com/service/phone.html.